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- “Generalist” and “Specialist”: Plants Deploy Diverse Strategies to Thrive in West TexasTwelve thousand years ago, the great ice sheets that had long covered most of Canada and the northern U.S. receded. The jet stream – the continent’s storm track – abruptly shifted course. And the Southwest – which had been a … Continue reading → Hosted by for KRTS5 min
- April 30th Native Plant Sale is an Invitation to Deepen Your Connection with West TexasWith the celebration Friday of Earth Day, there’s occasion for both despair, and hope. In the 52 years since the first Earth Day, we’ve witnessed ecological destruction without parallel in human history. But there are also signs we might be … Continue reading → Hosted by for KRTS8 min
- In the Guadalupes, Geologists Trace Pangaea and the Paleozoic PastThe mountainous landscapes of West Texas testify to diverse aspects of the Earth’s past – to the tectonic upheavals that raised the Rockies, to episodes of powerful volcanism, to a seaway that covered this land in the Age of Dinosaurs. … Continue reading → Hosted by for KRTS5 min
- In Dental Plaque, Archeologists Extract Insight into a Prehistoric Desert City“History” is said to begin with the written word. And that can make us think that, in the absence of a written record, human life was somehow static or unchanging. But the human journey has always been characterized by innovation … Continue reading → Hosted by for KRTS7 min
- Beyond the Peak: Guadalupes Superintendent Tells New Stories at the Top of TexasThere’s a “solace in open spaces,” as the title of Gretel Ehrlich’s memoir of life in Wyoming would have it, and Americans appear to have found that especially true in the midst of a pandemic, when outdoor vacations beckon as … Continue reading → Hosted by for KRTS8 min
- Lovely, Dark and Deep: “Good Burns” in the West Texas Sky IslandsCatastrophic wildfires have become numbingly familiar in the 21st Century American West. Smoke often obscures the summer sky. Air quality becomes dangerous. Homes are threatened or destroyed. Lives are lost. The causes are likewise familiar – climate change is making … Continue reading → Hosted by for KRTS8 min
- Data Dump: West Texas Sloth Dung Find Brings the Ice Age to LifeWest Texas has a rich history in paleontology. Scientists have made finds here that have illumined the story of life on Earth. Now, an important new find has dropped. In remote Spirit Eye Cave, near Pinto Canyon in Presidio … Continue reading → Hosted by for KRTS6 min
- Pecos River Pescatarian? In a Buried Bowl, Archeologists Find Traces of the Prehistoric Desert DietFinding a “potsherd” – a fragment of prehistoric pottery – is arresting, a potent reminder of the Native American past. It’s always best to leave such objects in place – both so others can have the experience, and because, for … Continue reading → Hosted by for KRTS8 min
- In Presidio County, An Intrepid Biologist Uncovers the Mysteries, and the Plight, of the Country’s Rarest TurtleStock tanks are as common as corrals and loading chutes in rural West Texas – this is ranching country, after all, and water for livestock is a high priority. But in Presidio County, a few stock tanks have come to … Continue reading → Hosted by for KRTS0 min
- Big Cats in the Borderlands: Jaguars Have Returned to the American SouthwestThey’re among the most powerful animals on the planet. Like 200-pound pit bulls, they’re stocky and square-jawed, with a bite that can readily crush a turtle’s shell, or a mammal’s skull. They’re also graceful – they can swim and climb … Continue reading → Hosted by for KRTS0 min
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Why do rattlesnakes rattle and hummingbirds hum? How do flowers market themselves to pollinators? Why do tarantulas cross the road? Nature Notes investigates questions like these about the natural…
world of the Chihuahuan Desert region and the Llano Estacado. Through interviews with scientists and field recordings, this Marfa Public Radio original series reveals the secrets of desert life. Join host Dallas Baxter for new episodes on each week on Thursdays. Episodes are written and produced by Andrew Stuart and edited by Marfa Public Radio and the Sibley Nature Center in Midland, Texas.Nature Notes is supported by Shield-Ayres Foundation.
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